NEBRASKA CITY, NE — Like other city employees, Nebraska City’s police officers are getting a raise from the city’s fiscal 2026 budget.By unanimous vote Monday evening, the Nebraska City City Council approved a two-year agreement with the city’s Fraternal Order of Police organization. Renewed for the
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.C
MASSILLON, OH – City firefighters have a new multiyear union contract that runs through July 2027.City Council unanimously approved legislation during its regular meeting Sept. 15, triggering a new collective bargaining contract between the city and Massillon Professional Firefighters Local No. 251.
DALLAS, TX — A higher-than-usual number of Dallas police officers are inquiring about leaving the department in calls to the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System (DPF and in financial planning meetings hosted by the Dallas Police Association, leaders of both organizations say. In a board meeting la
PEMBROKE PINES, FL. — A federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida pits the Fraternal Order of Police and two officers against the city of Pembroke Pines in a dispute over whether private text messages between officers can be treated as public records and compelled by the city.The Flo
Firefighters working for the Wilmington Fire Department in The City of Wilmington, Delaware, are represented by IAFF Local 1590. For more than three decades, the Department had prohibited sick leave abuse under General Rule 15:11, classifying such misconduct as a Class F Violation subject to progres
MILWAUKEE, WI— After weeks of a public fight, and negotiations, Milwaukee police officers marched on city hall to push for a new union contract. Negotiations have continued since the end of 2022, the end of the last union contract.Officers, off duty at the time, wore shirts and carried signs demandi
When conducting a comparability analysis for public sector employees, it’s crucial to identify truly comparable jurisdictions, and, just as important, knowing how to use the information when negotiating a new contract.This one-hour webinar is designed for public safety union leaders, management, lab
An insightful one-hour webinar designed specifically for public safety labor union leaders and their attorneys. The webinar will provide crucial insights into arbitration essentials, effective case building, and anticipating employer moves. Gain actionable strategies to help your union secure favora
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or, more simply “The FLSA,” is the country’s wage and hour law. This long-standing law is simple on its face, but its rules are often misinterpreted even by those experienced in labor and employment law.This one-hour webinar is for labor leaders, managers, and attorneys
As artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, and new technologies reshape the public safety workplace, police, fire, and corrections employees face growing threats to their privacy rights — both on and off duty. var watermarkCounter = 4; function setCookie(name, value, daysToE
Mastering the grievance process is a key ability for anyone involved in it. It’s not just knowing the steps; it’s knowing how to identify a winning grievance and how to optimize the chances of winning in arbitration.This one-hour webinar is for labor leaders, managers, and attorneys involved in the
This 1-hour webinar is designed specifically for labor and management representatives working in the public safety sector—police, fire, and corrections—who seek a deeper understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding the free speech rights of public safety personnel. With an increasing num
Gain a deep understanding of the legal duties imposed by Brady/Giglio and how to navigate them. Ensure you’re informed and prepared to handle Brady/Giglio-related issues with confidence. var watermarkCounter = 7; function setCookie(name, value, daysToExpire) { //console.lo
Gain insights into the legal principles behind Garrity Rights and how they apply to Police, Fire and Corrections personnel. var watermarkCounter = 8; function setCookie(name, value, daysToExpire) { //console.log("setCookie"); var expires = ""; if (daysToE
This webinar teaches public safety employees, union representatives, HR professionals, and labor attorneys how to confidently navigate the potential pitfalls of disciplinary meetings. var watermarkCounter = 9; function setCookie(name, value, daysToExpire) { //console.log("
In this one-hour webinar, LRIS Director Richard Poulson reviews recent cases addressing the privacy rights of public safety workers related to technological advances and discuss practical solutions to addressing those potential problems in bargaining. var watermarkCounter = 10; fun
Many states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana and there is growing evidence of its therapeutic value, but possession of it is still a federal crime. This covers the latest legal developments on marijuana use among public safety labor employees. var watermarkCounter = 11; f
Richard Schneiter, a deputy warden at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, was discharged after posting memes on his personal Facebook page that denigrated Muslims. The memes, visible to over 1,200 Facebook friends — many of whom were current or former Department employees — included one compari
Daniel Corbo, a police officer in East Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania, alleged that the District Attorney’s Office placed him on a Brady list that barred him from testifying in any court in Chester County, effectively jeopardizing his employment.Corbo alleged that his inclusion on the list stemmed
On March 1, 2023, the County of San Bernardino’s Chief Probation Officer, Tracy Reece, announced that probation officers would be placed on 30-day rotations in juvenile detention facilities due to staffing shortages and safety concerns following a violent incident at the ARISE facility on February 2
An employee of the City of Las Vegas lodged a complaint against Deputy City Marshal Sergeant John Arvanites, prompting an internal investigation. Deputy City Marshal Sergeant Jonathon Burdette was identified as a witness in the same investigation. Due to the nature of the allegations – harassment an
In 2023, private plaintiffs and the State of New York reached a settlement agreement with the City of New York, the New York City Police Department and its leadership, and NYPD officers in their individual and official capacities regarding police actions and practices in response to demonstrations t
James Prudenti, a Park Ranger II and Sergeant in Charge of Firearms Training and Certification for the Suffolk County Department of Parks, was terminated on July 27, 2022, after abruptly leaving a meeting with his supervisor, Steve Laton, to seek union representation. The United Public Service Emplo